SURE AND STEDFAST
🐎 Horse Profile: Sure And Steadfast (IRE)
Foaled: 30 April 2022
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Calyx (GB)
Dam: Norway (GER)
Owner: Mrs Karen Spark
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
🏇 Racing Overview
Sure And Steadfast is a young Flat racehorse trained by Ewan Whillans who competes mainly in handicap races over mile to middle distances (around 1 mile to 1¼ miles). As a three‑year‑old, he has raced consistently in Class 5 and lower‑grade handicap company, often showing promise as he gains experience.
He has recorded multiple career wins, including victories over 1m and 1m2f, and has placed several times in competitive fields. Sure And Steadfast typically races patiently before making his move in the latter part of his races, displaying a developing staying finish and improving with age.
🧬 Pedigree Notes
By Calyx, Sure And Steadfast carries a blend of speed and versatility, traits that are suited to competitive mile and middle‑distance Flat handicaps. His dam, Norway, provides additional quality bloodlines, supporting his balanced profile and ability to compete on varying racecourses and distances.
This pedigree gives him the physical ability to handle both speed‑test races and those requiring stamina in the closing stages.
🏠 In Training
Under Ewan Whillans, Sure And Steadfast has been campaigned in handicap races that suit his current stage of development. Whillans aims to place him in contests where his improving form and staying ability over mid‑distance trips can be best utilised, and where he can build confidence through consistent racing.
As he continues to strengthen and mature, connections will look for opportunities to keep him competitive in suitable flat handicap company and potentially step up in class as his form develops.
🔎 Key Attributes
Preferred trip: ~1m to 1¼m
Ground preference: Adaptable across turf conditions
Racing style: Patient runner who stays on into the finish
Profile: Developing flat handicapper with multiple wins and room for continued improvement